Bactrim, Septra (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) Reviews

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about time..., nj Mar 26th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: clears up nicely and is cheap Cons: can't drink alcohol(dont do it....it'll give you a bad headache and make u nauseous) may cause nausea Bottom Line: i started seeing improvement within the first month...i've had reallly bad cystic acne for about 8 years now.I've tried everything, prescription and over the counter. Nothing worked. Then my dermatologist prescribed me bactrim ds. I am on month 2 now....i don't break out as much as I used to...1 or 2 tiny little pimples here and there...my scars are also healing=] i also use retin A it's worth a shot if u r not allergic to sulfa drugs. I am really hoping my acne does not come back once i stop taking this medication Recommended: Yes Usage: about time... has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Tracey, Florida Mar 16th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: This stuff works! Cons: I've had several derms refuse to prescribe it saying it was a severe drug, and that they NEVER prescribe it. Some said they've never heard of it being used for acne. HELLO, get with the program docs! Bottom Line: After having frustrating and painful acne for years, and trying many topicals and orals, thank God I found two doctors with the common sense to recognize this is what I needed to clear my skin up. I received many compliments after my skin cleared up, "Are you doing something different, your skin looks great?" I do recognize that there are possible side effects, but I don't think I've experienced any. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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zakk, manila Mar 9th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: very effective, took it once a day 400mg bactrim roche . really works wonders, totally cleared my face from acne. battling acne for over 20 years. even tried accutane. i'm 37 y.o. started getting acne at age 15. Cons: no side effects whatsoever.. 400mg is tolerable Bottom Line: for me, it is like a discovery. i've been with accutance, all topical anti acne, doxy, minoxy etc... this is the only drug that works for me and cleared my face for one whole month. don't know what will happen next if my body will get used to it. Recommended: Yes Usage: zakk has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Anonymous, Washington DC Mar 6th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It clear up my acne within a couple of weeks, but that could have been a result of the burns that developed on my skin as a result of my allergic reaction??? Cons: It can be very dangerous. I had a severe allergic reaction that developed into a life threatening condition known as Stevens Johnson Syndrome. I survived, but there is up to a %40 mortality rate. Bottom Line: It can work, but be careful. If you start to feel sick at all, check with your doctor because it could be a reaction to the Bactrim. I didn't develop symptoms of the allergic reaction until two weeks after I started the Bactrim so I didn't immediately associate my illness with the medication. Additionally, the first symptoms were a high fever (104 degrees), a sore throat, hot/cold flashes, and body aches so I thought I was getting the flu. Because I didn't realize it was an allergic reaction, I didn't get medical treatment until I broke out in hives/burns all over my body a week later. Recommended: No Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 15.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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Erica, Indianapolis, IN Feb 10th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Bottom Line: I'm sorry...I bought the product for $10! It was the Differn I spent $30 on! Recommended: Yes Usage: Erica has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Erica, Indianapolis, IN Feb 6th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I saw results in a matter of 3 weeks. Cons: Large pill taken twice a day, caused headaches. Bottom Line: I think this product is great. My acne got worse before it got better. I experienced headaches in the beginning, but just took Advil and they went away. I used this along with Differn at night and Cleocin pledgets. I also switched my makeup to all Neutrogena as the doctor said it is the best makeup to use for acne-prone skin. My face hasn't had any severe breakouts since I first went to the dermatologist! I'm going for a chemical peel in about 3 weeks for the scarring. I would definitely recommend this product as I have tried EVERY over the counter medication and this was the first thing the doctor prescribed and it worked! Recommended: Yes Usage: Erica has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 30.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

jamie, texas Jan 23rd, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: really does clear up the skin fast and effectively! don't need to take it twice a day and it still works when you skip a day. Cons: everytime i take just one pill i get cutaneous candiasis (skin fungi) in the same place on my skin. it never fails. taking a broad spectrum antibiotic will def allow opportunistic infections to occur since your killing bad and good bacteria! Bottom Line: clears acne Recommended: Yes Usage: jamie has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Ryan, Chicago Jan 20th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: clears skin quickly. very inexpensive. Cons: what ever you do dont drink while you take it. At least in my case, if i went out and drank i would get the worst headaches after just a few drinks. Bottom Line: The stuff works. After about 2 weeks i saw great results. Besides the headaches i never did get any bad side effects. If you want fast results then i def recommend it. Recommended: Yes Usage: Ryan has used this item for a few weeks. Price Paid: 20.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Sarah, Cincinnati, OH Jan 2nd, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: No side effects. Cons: Having to take it 2 times a day. It also seems like it's too strong of an antibiotic to be prescribed for long term use. Bottom Line: My acne never really got better. I was taking Bactrim while using Retin-A and Duac for about 4 months. My derm had me stay on it for a while because I guess Bactrim does the trick for most people, but it never worked for me. Recommended: No Usage: Sarah has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 15.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Rachel, USA Dec 30th, 2006 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Clears everythinnnng up nicely Cheap Loss of appetite! ha Cons: Need to take 2 pills a day Can have serious side effects due to allergic reactions Takes about a month to see significant results Bottom Line: I've been on trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, Duac benzoyl peroxide, and Differin adapalene gel for a little over a month and I'm finally starting to see improvement. At first the acne flared up quite a bit which always has to happen anyway to heal unforseen lesions. I had mild acne on my back and chest, which cleared up right away and I haven't seen anything since I started the medication. My face is now the last to clear up, but it is clearing up soo nicely I'm actually excited. Recommended: Yes Usage: Rachel has used this item for about a month. Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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